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Underground Coal FRAS — AS Grade S

Fire-resistant and antistatic belt systems for Australian underground coal-mining applications.

Product overview

Built around the duty.

AS Grade S is the underground coal FRAS pathway. The complete belt construction follows AS 4606 type testing and certification, including fire, drum-friction and electrical-resistance behaviours rather than relying on cover-rubber properties alone.

Cover classificationAS Grade S
Underground coal standardAS 4606:2012
Referenced testsAS 1334 Methods 9–12
AssessmentFire, drum friction and electrical resistance

Construction & selection

What defines this product.

  • Underground coal application focus
  • Fire resistance and antistatic performance considered together
  • Complete belt construction assessed
  • Type testing includes multiple fire and electrical behaviours

Typical applications

Where it fits.

  • 01Australian underground coal mines
  • 02Underground trunk and panel conveyors
  • 03Duties requiring AS 4606 certification
  • 04Mine sites with specified Grade S requirements

Relative performance profile

Selection guidance without proprietary data.

Bars show a qualitative application profile only. They are not laboratory results and do not use a numeric scale.

Flame resistance
very high
Static control
very high
General abrasion
medium
Certification focus
very high
Specification note

AS Grade S is distinct from general-purpose K Grade FRAS. Compliance is not represented by a single rubber-property number: certification scope, type-test status, construction and intended underground mine application must be confirmed for every supply.

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